What Country Makes the Best Fine Area Rugs?
Southwest style area rugs are made in several countries around the world, but you might be wondering what country makes the best ones (and in a price range within your budget). The answer might surprise you. All of them!
No one country has established itself as making the best designer rugs, but each has its own unique style. For years Iran was highly regarded, but has fallen behind in the use of natural dyes. Many of the best rugs today come from Turkey, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and China.
India
India, is known for its high production of 9/9 knot count products as well as its diversity of both traditional and modern designer rugs. Indian rugs often contain slightly coarser wool, making them heavy and very durable.
Pakistan
Pakistan is specifically known for its production of Peshawar and Bokhara rugs, both of which feature classic designs and traditional colors.
Iran
Iran is known as one of the longest-standing high-quality Oriental rug producers, but production has declined in recent years due to political and social unrest. However, the country is still praised for its high-quality products and superior knot style.
Afghanistan
Most rugs produced in Afghanistan today are shipped to Pakistan for washing and finishing, and then categorized as “made in Pakistan.”
China
Like other countries listed here, China has been producing hand-knotted, high-quality Oriental rugs for centuries; however, production has strongly shifted toward machine-made rugs in the past decade.
Turkey
The cost of labor in Turkey is significantly higher than most other countries listed here; thus, the retail costs of Turkish rugs are often much higher
Nepal
The country’s popular bamboo silk is often used in many of the hand-knotted rugs, and Nepal’s low costs of labor (plus quick, efficient knotting techniques) keep retail prices down.
Every rug-producing country offers a range of quality when it comes to their exports. You can find poorly made rugs along with those of impeccable quality from any country. When finding the best area rugs for your home, look for the type of rug that best suits your tastes.
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